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Easy Halloween Dinner Inspiration
Hi there, it’s been a long time since I’ve posted and I’m so glad to be back! I wanted to share some last minute Halloween dinner inspiration ideas. This year, my boys have been enjoying sending letters to people in the mail. They asked to send Halloween party invitations this year and I happily went along. I have to admit, I did hardly any preparation prior to the day of our Halloween dinner and decided to just wing it. Below, I’ll share links to a few of the recipes I used. This dinner was super casual, fun and no-stress. Decorations I used what I had on hand to create something…
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Spice Cabinet Organization
Hi friends, today I wanted to share a little project I began right after moving into our house last summer. It’s the perfect project to tackle as you begin spring cleaning and it has made my time in the kitchen so much easier. It is so easy to tuck those little spice containers away into baskets, cabinets and drawers, only to find you’ve purchased the same spice five times because you weren’t sure if you already had it. While moving out of our last house, I was mortified when I realized how many expired spices I had shoved into my cabinets. I vowed to change that after moving so this…
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Valentine’s Day Pizza
Hey friends, I’m so excited to share a family friendly recipe with you today. This is the perfect casual dinner to put together for Valentine’s Day. With just a little preparation and rise time, you’ll have a delicious handmade pizza in just a few hours. One of the ways we save money in our house is by cooking mostly from scratch at home. This is one of those dinners that my entire crew gets excited about. It’s less expensive than ordering pizza and tastes so much better. I also love that I have complete control over what goes into it and can customize it however we like. Since Valentine’s Day…
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Valentine’s Heart Cupcakes
Valentine’s Day is something I always look forward to. I find so much joy in adding small touches of pink to our home and creating festive treats. I whipped up these semi-homemade cupcakes earlier this week and had some very eager taste testers standing by. These are pretty enough to be the star of your Valentine’s table and so delicious. To make these a little easier, I used a boxed cake mix and homemade frosting and toppers. First, you’ll want to prepare your boxed cake mix or cupcake batter. I used confetti cake because I knew my little ones would go crazy over it. Line your cupcake tins and fill…
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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Caramel Buttercream
These pumpkin cupcakes are moist, tender, and pair well with the sweet caramel buttercream. I like to dress these up in parchment tulip wrappers and top them with a simple buttercream swirl. These make a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving table. I’ve teamed up with a few other talented blogger friends to share some of our favorite festive recipes with you. You’ll find 4 other delicious recipe links at the bottom of this post. Pumpkin Cupcakes 1. Line 28 cupcake tins with parchment tulip wrappers or any cupcake liner of your choice. If more convenient, you can bake 24 cupcakes and will have a small amount of batter leftover. 2.…
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Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
The moment the air becomes cool and crisp outside, I find myself craving hearty bowls of soup with warm bread for dipping. This homestyle chicken soup is easy to make with simple ingredients and sure to please the pickiest of little ones. You can serve it up solo or pair it with crusty bread or rolls. 1. Drizzle 3 tablespoons olive oil in the bottom of a Dutch oven or large stockpot. 2. Wash and slice a small bag of baby carrots. You can most definitely use a bunch of regular carrots, I just happened to have baby carrots on hand. 3. Wash and slice an entire bunch of celery,…
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Chicken Lime Soup
Chicken lime soup, a dinner my entire family looks forward to. This recipe has slowly been adjusted over the years and into one of our very favorite meals. It’s hearty and filling and can be easily adjusted to fit your family’s preferences. 1. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil to a large stock pot or Dutch oven. 2. Chop one medium sized onion and add to pot. 3. Wash and chop an entire bunch of celery, add to pot. Over the years, I have stopped removing the leaves from celery. They add great texture and flavor. 4. Sauté over medium heat until fragrant and onions are translucent. 5. Add 2 cans…
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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Hi friends, today I wanted to share a delicious and decadent oatmeal recipe that has quickly become a breakfast staple in our house this fall. It’s hearty, wholesome, creamy and can be whipped up in about 15 minutes from start to finish. It’s the perfect quick breakfast for those chilly fall mornings. My boys squeal in excitement when I serve it up and I feel good about them eating it. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! 1. Wash and dice four to five medium apples. I love to use Honeycrisps for this but you can absolutely use your favorite apple variety. I dice the apples on…
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Easy Pumpkin Smoothies
Happy Monday, friends! The weather is finally showing signs of fall and we spent the weekend working on multiple home projects. Sean has worked so hard to begin bringing my vision for this house to life and I’m so thankful. Over the past two weeks, he’s shiplapped our dining room, kitchen and the boys room. Yesterday, he spent the entire day outside putting some of the final touches on our fence. I had my heart set on a white farmhouse X style fence and he absolutely nailed it. I’m loving the milder temps and being able to have the windows wide open while he’s outside working. Now, I just need…
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Simple Stovetop Potpourri
Fall is here! I can’t wait for the leaves to begin turning all their wonderful shades. For now, I’m loving simple, neutral fall decor inside and the flavor of apples and pumpkin incorporated into our recipes. Nothing makes my home feel cozier than smells that bring all the wonderful things of the season out. This stovetop potpourri is so simple, inexpensive and makes your entire house smell heavenly. There’s no perfect or wrong way to make it. You can add whatever seasonal fruit or spices you love. My favorite things to add are apples, oranges, clementines, cranberries, cinnamon and cloves. If I don’t have oranges or have a very small…
